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Harstad
City in Troms, Norway
Overview
Harstad, set along Norway's northern fjords, is a charming coastal city known for its stunning natural surroundings, lively cultural scene, and warm community. As a gateway to the Lofoten Islands and the Arctic, it's a favorite for outdoor activities, festivals, and northern lights viewing.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Troms
Population
25,167
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
68.80°, 16.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,640
Local Cost
$1,720
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
97
English
85
Temperature
3.7°C
Summer Avg
10.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
-16.4°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1243 mm
Internet Speed
296 Mbps
Upload
284 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
9
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EVE
Distance
35 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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